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Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Business Toca1a

VIM. P. Smitners has $1,000 TO Ioar
on Bond and Mortgage for three years
on farm land.
For SALE-A goOd Coffee Mill and
a large Butter Refrigerator, Standing
Cans for Coal Oil, with pump and mea-
sures all complete. john ii. Bewley.
STEVENSON & PEREGOY, successors
| to w. II. Carr, will receive and I'LL all
orders for ice cream Of three gallons:
and upwards until hc first Of March.
and after that da'e in any quantity.
Wm. z. Smithers has non to loan ON
First Mortgages ON Real Estate, 81 900
$4,000, $1,000 and 81 900.
Devoo Brilliant Oil, the best and saf-
est oil made, at J. B. Cooper's.
The Capital " Shirt will be made to
order in any style, by leaving your
order with W. B. Megear, Smyrna.
FOR SALE CHEAP.-One large
No. 8, " New Sunshine " Cook Stove.
nearly new, will be sold cheap for
want of use. Apply at this office.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
StOves-the best and chcapest-at
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
CoOper's.
Asbestos Stove Innings, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
mereS, at J. b. CoODer's.
Striped Velvets and Velveteens in
all leading cOlOrs at f. REYNOLDS &
Co.'S, Dover, and S. NJ. REYNOLDS &
Co.'s MiddletOwn.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures.
at J. B. COOper's. Loops and Fringes'
The Pearl" shirt is Justly noted as
being by all odds the best. and incest
hitting shirt made. Sold by f. Rev
nolds q Co.'s, Dover, and s. M, Rev
nolds & Co., Middletown.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
A splendid Assortment of Choice
Dress Fabrics in the latest and most
popular patterns and styles at T. Rev
nolds & Co.'s, Dover, Del, and :. M
Reynolds & Co.'S, 4Iiddletown.
Table and Pocket Cutlery At J. T.
CooPer's.
A large stock of Fancy Shirts. from
the SOC Percale to the $3.50 French
Penangs, lustreceived at the "CapitaI'
Shirt (Megear's) Agency, Smyrna.
Order any Book you want at tJR
COOper's. "
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale bv
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
THE Perkins & House Non -ExnIos-
I've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
plode or break. Sold only by ]. B.
Cooper.
Tinware, Woodenware, Lamps and
Oll Cloths, at VIM. FAIRIES.
Over 100 Farms for sale tooetber
with some desirable town property and
lots. Send for circulars. J. H. PRIM-
ROSE y Co., Real Estate Brokers.
Best place to buy Hardware in town
cheap, is at VIM. FAIRIES.
me french China (HaViland's).
Gold Band and Plain White Tea Sets
at less than Philadelphia prices. at E.
Reynolds u Co.'S, Dover, Delaware
and 5. NJ. Reynolds & Co.'s, Middle
town.
Big drive in Gents Plated Bosom
Shirts for Spring and Summer Cali
for the " Capital" at the Smyrna Shirt
Alea'lquarters. MEGEAR's.
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que" sold 10y J, b. Cooper onIv
When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsToRIA
When she was Child, she cried for CAsrORIA
Mhen she became Miss, she clung to CAsTORIA
When She had Children she gave them CAsTA
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. COoper's.
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The Memberg Of the LagisIatnre

The following is the composition of
the two houses Of the Delaware Legis-
day: ''''0'
SENATORs-New Castle CountV--
Charles H. McWhorter, Calvin w
Crossan, Colin Ferguson.
Kent County-Dr. William IT. Cooper
John e. Collins, DR.. Beniah I. Lewis
=. o~sser County-Dr. Hugh Martin.
Thomas II. Bacon, John B. Dorman.
REPREsENTATIvEs-NeiU Castle C0unfV
James w. Ware, DIR. Swithin chan.
S, Sler, Douglass NJ. Mccoy, William II.
sSImaahey, George ID. Medill. James
ni9lligan, Elwood r. Norney.
NJ, Kent Couaty-Franklin Temnle
PPnilemon Pni1on Scotten, John H. Jones
I eSSr VI r. Lowber. William r. Allaband
. wesley Taylor, John S. Harrington
yv;1nser v2;14sser Couaty-Lemuel w. WanIes
MILAN MILAN r; Mccabe, George W. Mce9es eies
RRnopias Rnst WY. x; Wilson, Jr,, William q,
nsiSsv william Perry, Robert W.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Horrible Accident at Elktnn.

George lamar, of Cherry Hill, Md,
aged % years, a brother of Miss Anna
lamar, of this town, was accidently
killed on Thursday morning. While
driving a team down Providence hill, a
short distance from ElktOn, the unfor-
tunate man in some way unknown fell
while taking heavy load of pulp to
the SingeIly paper mills, and rolled
under the wheels, which passed over
his head, mashing it to jelly. Another
team, followed closely, and unable to
stop, owing to the steepness of the hill,
passed over the body of lamar, crush
ing it badly. The coroner's jury rem
dered a verdict of accidental death.
The remains were taken in charge by
the Red Men of Cherry Hill, to which
order lamar belonged.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Personal.

Miss Hanna VanGasken and Wal
ter o. HOfIecker, went to Philadelphia
to attend the wedding of VIM. n.
Hance last evening.
Misses Hanna and Emma Thomp-
son, of Birmingham, Pa, are visiting
Miss Annie Isenburg.
Miss Hattie NJ. Spruance near town,
has gone to Denton, to attend the we'd
ding of Miss Florence George and j.
Wesley Perry this evening.
John H. Hoffecker. is on visit of a
week or two in Boston.
Geo. Carter, recently of this Office has
taken a position in the office of the
State Sentinel.
Mrs. ]. Ed. HOfecker, who was called
to Baltimore, two weeks since to the
illness and death of her mother will re-
turn in a week or so.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Teachers Institute.
KENT COUNTY.

The Twelfth Annual Session of tho Kor,
County Institute will be held in the Cont
House Hall, Dover, commencing Wednes.
day January 9th. 1887, at o'clock; P. NJ.
ana continuing in session until Soturday
morning OF the same week
The services of prominent Lecturers and
well known Institute workers have hoon
secured and an exceedingly interesting
ana profitable meeting is anticipated
AS the law allows the Teachers the time
It Is expected that they will be present rt'" ~
az the sessions of the Institute unless mn nv
avoidably detained at home, in which cano
y written excuse should be forwarded 20
the superintendent '0N 70
e. ou Will find herewith enclosed an order
ior an excursion ticket. The hotels and
boarding houses will accommodate %i,o tba
teachers Mt reduced rates. '''0
me Teachers are requested to renort ot
the ~ Hall, for enrolment, immediatelv on a,
thelr arrival ut Dover. 'il
II. N. WILLIAMS
Ii. @. CARPENTER
Do,,.. n, Superintendents.
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Among the other most fashionable
things there will be nine ushers and no
bridesmaids.
The Court of Chancery is in session
this week, but so far has done nothing
of any note.
The Teachers Institute will COM
mence its session tomorrow, and will
have free lectures 10y good speakers at
the evening sessions.
Prof. Mas, Professor of Music at the
Boston Conservatory of Music. will
give a piano recital at the Court House
Hall Thursday evening
We mad quite an important moving
last Saturday night The entire plant
of our agricultural journal was moved
from Bradford street to the storehouse
of Miss Mary A. Crouch, on Lockerman
street-in a drygoods box.
JULIAN.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
THE VERY PLACE

70 geta bargain in a Heavy
Overcoat or Suit or pair of
odd PantalOOns. We have
some splendid Storm Coats
or listers for rough we,.th-
er which will surprise you
IN Iowness Of price for
qualities Of goods. We
have plenty Of bargains in
reliableclothing which need
only to be seen to be ap-
preciated ; in fact, our en-
tire establishment is one
great bargain room, as we
must reduce stock before
our next season commen-
ces. In Custom lClothing
we are makingIclothing to
order at prices greatly re-
duced, as we are willing to
sacrifice our profit to get
our stock of materials turn
ed into money and keep
our force Of workmen en-
ployed. If you are think
ing Of having a suit or a
PaIT Of a suit made call and
see our stock Of materials
and learn the prices at
which we are willing to
make them up, as we are
sure you will be convinced
OF their cheapness.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

GOVERNOR STOCKLEY's last message
before retiring from the office, was read
before the Legislature at its opening
session yesterday. 1t is long, compre-
hensive in its details, clear in it's state
ments, and on the whole a creditable
document for one occupying his con-
servative place in politics. He opens
with congratulatiOn to the people on
the health, growth and improvement of
our State, and especially oD the ad-
Vancement in our common school sys-
tenn. He reviews at length the fnan-
cial condition of the State, showing
that since his last message the State
debt has been reduced $4,000. The
State debt is $S2l,75O, with assets in
various investments amounting to
$4l5, 1926. The Governor argues in
favor Of constitutional reform, but ex-
presses a decided preference to accom-
plish it by amendments through the
Legislature, rather than by a Conven-
ton; thinks the protective tariff is
ruinous to agriculturist; endorses Pres
ident Cleveland's Civil Service policy :;
discusses the political relation of the
temperance question TO the common
wealth ard doubts in the face of the
tendency of all peoples to a use in
some form of stimulants, the practical
bility of prohibition, suggests that more
stringent laws be enacted and recon-
mends the appointment Of special
officers to aid the advocates of temper
ance in enforcing them; congratulates
the schools on their advancement, both
white and colOred, and after touching
on several other topics closes by saving
that in accepting the office that he was
guided by desire in all things to do
right, and that his conscience upbraides
him for no official wrong or injustice.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
The Fire Last Week.
MARROW ESCAPE FROM SERIOUS
CONFLAGRATION.

The fire in our town of week ago
the night after the issue of the TIMES
last WEEKS now one of the we'll
discussed topics, and hence not neces-
sary for us to 60 into in detail. but the
fact was revealed that we made n
narrow escape from serious confa-
grafton, and but for our preparedness
TO meet it, might have had large part
OF the town destroyed. There were
several fortunate things that Injured To
our benefit, chief among which was the
fact of its early discovery, a circum-
stance resulting from a Sociable being
held at the Town Hall, and Walter n
Massey discovering it on his wav home
Inc members of the hose companv
came out OF their beds soon as Dossible
ana mad the carriage on the ground
and the attachments made, but In the
necessary lapse of time the fire got under
considerable Roadway. The news
uepot OF J.. ii. Cathcart, where the fire
originated, was completely envel-
oped, and had made its way into
and was burning fiercely in the clothing
ana gentleman's furnishing store az
John z. Phillips adjoining, and from
knis into the store of general merehan.
alse Of VIM. A. WinfOrd. The force Of
the names was checked by the firsf
Dash OF a powerful stream from the
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
The Parties Who Were Burned Out.

John E. Phillips, whose stock of GEN
tleman's furnishing goods was so nearly
destroyed by the fire of Tbursday
morning, has sold the small remnant
since in the storehouse formerly occu-
ped by Miss NJ. NJ. Smith, and will not
open again until he can do so with n
stock OF Spring goods, in the house. we
presume, 50 hurriedly vacated by the
VIM. A. Winford secured right after
the fire a room in the Ward building
and having saved a much larger part 1f
his stock, will occupy it as a place of
business until his own store is raftteJ
for occupancy. ''N
Mr.. Cathcart has his headquarters in
a part OF g. w. Willumsen's store.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
MARRIAGES.

LEAVER-WEBB.-A the NJ. E. Parsonage in
ChestertOwn, December 10Th, by Rev. John d.
Kemp. Oliver II. Cleaver and Matte o. Webb
both of Kent county, Nd.
-PACKER-December 30th, at the
residence of the brides mother, in Wpnonah
n. j., by Rev. J. II. O'Brien, William F. Clement
Of Smyrna, Del, and Miss Matilda l.. Packer, of
WenOnah, M
-JOHNSON.-December 25th, at the
NJ. E. Parsonage, Brdgeville. Del, by the Rev
!. D. johnson, brother of the bride B. X Lough-
lin and Miss Mary X. johnson, both of Phia-
delphia, Pa.
TEVENS-HURLOCK.-I Grace Presbyterian
Church, December 2Sth, at Kennedyville, by
the Rev. L. G. MacnichOl, A. II. ", Stevens Of
Baltimore, and Miss Carrie V. Hurlock, of Kent
county, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
For the Smyrna Times.

SMYRNA, DEL, January 4, 1887.
MIR. EDITOR Now that the much
needed Hose Company seems to be an
assured thing, and that there was such
liberal amount raised at the meeting
in the Hall Monday night, to be fol-
lowed by still further liberal subscrip-
tions by the property holders of our
town, don't you think the Insurance
Companies who have risks here should
add their liberal subscriptions to help
swell the Hose Company fund?
Yours, respectfully,
PROPERTY HOLDER INSURED IN KENT
COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CON-
PANY.
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.S.DvY2'nU, DeI.,
W ednesday Afternoon, Jan. 5, 1887.

The TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. d. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
RMS-SUBsCRIPTION-On year g.. 90 III vance
or $3.50 If not paid till the end of the year No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Ofseven Cents a line for the frst insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents \
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-snnual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES viii be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Insurance Notice,

Office Of the Kct County Mutual Insurance C0apany
D0per DEL, JdRuary A, 1887.
The Annual Meeting of the POlicyholders of
thlS Company will Oe held at their Ofice IN Dover
on Wednesday, the lOth inst. tbeing the third
Wednesday in january), between the hours of 10
ocloc6 a, NJ and O'clock P. NJ, AZ which time an
for three years.
WM. DENNEY. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

Strange as it may seem, in 1887
i CHRISTMAS s. Day will fall on Sunday
ana New Years on a Saturday. and IN
full week apart. . "
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NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day formed a CO.
partnership under the firm name of Hudson &
Moore ior ne purpose ofcarrying on the Lumber,
Grain, Fruit, Coal and Lime Business.
All persons indebted to aitber or rs ,,i1I ,,.,
cail and settle, 'we desire to close ND our old
business as promptly IT'S possible
JOHN p. HUDSON,
CHAS. Z. MOORE
Clayton, Del, January J. 1857.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
NOTICE.

n. me Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders oF tho
Peninsnlar = IN, Bone Fertilizer Company will be beIS
O. a., tIle once OF the Company I'M the town Of
O'Clock, Pm A4''' Aoo+ at .
doo % a.. W. G. PIERCE.
wv -'-~" Secretary and Treasurer
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Smyrna Library.

The Annual Meeting Of the Smvrpo Tihror,.
ASSOCIATION will be held at the Library ON Thurs
gay, January 9TH, a. D., 1857 at ~ o'clock. P N.
Az whlcn time an election for officers to serve for
the ensuing year will he held
WALTER 0. HOFFECKER. Secretary.
Smyrna, Dct., December 22h 1856.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

lnis Is free country sure, but Won
can can get DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup free of
time. "''0i every
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
AND CO,trnpa.
ABLES

A full line, generous size. full vciol,
good material. A bargain IN blant.",,'
at 500. good blanket for h.. ,nn,.,,, w.
at Sl.25, going up TO $lj p4r ,,a;!
Comfortables at 81, 1926. 81 a0 4 P".- -
TO 1913. The materials co,t mnr. '''2' 49,
tore they are made up--sornebod,y' "
loss, not ours, but your advantaoDo ny .
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Philadelphia and smyrna Transportation Com
pany, Will be held at the office of the COMPANY
IN the town of Smyrna, on Tuesday, January 18th,
1887, at o'clock, p. NJ.
W. G. PIERCE,
dec 29-3W Secretary and Treasurer
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
CURTAINS AND LACE
CURTAINS. =

- In Turcoman, Silk, Plush, SbeiIa
Tapestry, Turkish silk, &c. &c we
cannot afford the room for a deta;laJ
description, but there is not anvwbarn
line OF Curtains from So to So nsr
pair, that is better than ours P''
IN IN the Lace Curtains the Madras
antique, Ottoman aud Swiss are vrry
attractive ard there has never been >
season when they were so low in nrirs :
All goods perfectly new in tbis itocI-
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
EXHAUSTED VITALITY.

A Great Medical Work on Manhood Nervous and
Physical Debility, Premature Decline in Man.
Exhausted Vitality, &C., &C., and the untold mis-.
esies resulting from indiscretion or exoesses; 800
pages, substantially bound in gilt, muslin. Con-
s4ihs more than l25 invaluable prescriptions, en-
oia1'ng every vegetable remedy in the pharma-
copeia for oil acute and chronic diseases 7, !.
snpla.lc"liy book FOR every man. Price only 81
Dy MAJ, post paid, concealed in plain wrapper.
ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE FREE no Arr
louhg ana middle-aged men for the next ninety
uys, SEND now, or cut this out, as you may never
see II again. Address DR.. W. II. PARKER, 4 Bul.
finch street, Boston, Mass.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
HOUSEKEEPING COOns

- Linen Table Cloths, Nankir.
towels Fruit Doylies, Art Work Inc
Brown u Son One-half Bleacb"J I,l"
Linens. They make IA useful nresrnt as''o+
always in good taste. You can Le snna
OF every women approaching girt in
Linen no matter what it is. We b.va
them at all prices. nave
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
G. WORREI,T,
CARPETlNGS.

The Holiday season is near at hand
@ tne problem of giving is one hard ,1"t ~ J,
solve-be the money plenty or .,.u sca., 10
almost Almost. every person feels like oivina ,,Tg
something and to help make Ibc lying ,nli
OF selecting easier and palmer We ','sH oeiI
attention to goods in our difjeren+ I9Il an
partments that combine usefJInali,' .'l'1 ue,
beauty, emphasizing the proverb ttpt pnt
M lie gives doubly who give. villa i,iaC u
This time of the year we do our Li,''y, Icy
reduce stocks prior to orr ou' o~,,''i "'5' TO
Eentory and the best way we know a. i.
TO make the prices attractive TJ;" IS -
Aace done to a greater cyienf tLD, "e "
any former occasion. '"'" y"
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

J. II. Primrose & Co.,
Real Estate Brokers and Collecting Ag'ats
MONEY TO LOAN.
Send for Catalogue Over 100 Farms and
some nice Town Property for sale.
MAIN STREET, SMYRNA, DEL po2l-1v
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
Winter Exposure Causes Conrhs.

Colds, Pleurisy, rheumatism, Pneumonia Neu-
raigla, ScatiCa, LumbagO, Backaehe and other
ailments, for which Benson's Capcne PlaSters are
admitted to be the best remedies known They
relieve and cure in few hours when no other
application is of the least benefit Endorsed by
1000 Physicians and Druggists. Beware of imita-
tons under similar sounding names, such rs Cap
sicum," "CapSicin," " "Capsicine " Ask for Ben
sons and take no others. Examine carefully
when you buy. All druggists. seabury 4 john
son. Pros New York
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
GRAIN.

OFFICE OF
Philadelphia Z Smyrna Transportation Company,
January 5th, 1887.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

Job work neatly done at theTMus Oofao
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

for he Smyrna Times.
The Meeting of the Delaware Legis-
lature.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
FOR RENT.

The, desirable Dwelling now oc- 9.vA
GHPled by Aubrey Vandever, on f555ilf
delaware Street Possession March E5lg.
lSt, 1887. Annlv Ia
Gee 22-tf III TANTRDTNr
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05
UPHOLSTERY STUFF&

Silk Pushes, Raw Silks Fr;n,
II IGSh ornaments, Brass goods. Piano
= IaOIe' Lunch and Desert Cloths
covers III Plush, Chenille. Jnt,. and
embroidered cloth-Cretonnes 80
Flilows and a line of small ebony toblas
PiuSn tables, plush tops at So worth
uouole. Felts for embroidery Sc We
nave few solid Mahogany chairs od6
Shapes, upholstered, ready for COVERING
VIII WI cost from $l5 to $50 finished in
FIush' any color, very handsome.
RUGS & WHOLE CARPETS
In this Department we are able 70
TO show not only the productions of tbe
best Rug makers, but their very latest
enects. All sizes and kinds from Soc
TO so each. This is stvle of furnish.
ing growing in favor ana il uivas NJ
pressure to show our elegant assort-
ment. '0'
We have large lot OF Ottomaps onr
own make at '5c.. square shape aud
good inside and out.
Inc best carpet sweeper is the
~, superior, we mean what we say.
rms IS the best, that is why we control
1t for this market
Aenslngton Art Squares all sizes and
IN soild colors entirely new. Cost from
$3.50 to Sl5 each. ''-'
- In our Brussel, Tapestry and Ingram
carpets we are Offering some rare bar,
gains to close the season with.
$50 and 822 Market ST..
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

sun.onInn lor lhe sMrnNA IL.
Smyrna times., 1887-01-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsToRIA
When She was Child, she cried for CAsrORIA
When she became Miss, she cung to CAsT0RIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAsTA
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. Cooper's.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-07-29
TROUBLE AHEAD

When the appetite fails and the sleep grows
restless and uIrefreshing, th,re is trouble
ahead. The digestive organs. when healthy
crave food, the nervous system. when vigorous
and tranquil. gives its possessor no uneasiness
at night A tonic, to be effective, should not
be a mere appetizer, nor are the nerves to be
strengthened and soothed by the unaided ac-
ton of sedative or narcotic. What is re-
quired is medicine which invigorates the
stomach, and promotes assimilation OF food
by the system, by which means the nervous
system, as well as other parts of the physical
organism, are strengthened. These are the
effects of Hostetters Stomach Bitters med-
cine whose reputation is founded firmly In
public confidence. and which physicians com
mend for its tonic, anti bilious and other
properties. 1t is used with the best results in
fever and ague, rheumatism, kidney and
uterine weakness and other maladies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-07-29
Invited.

AT the French registrars office "a
wedding party had been waiting con-
siderable time for the bridegroom. At
last he came-an old man about sew
enty "Another time," said the regis
trar, "try and be here little sooner"
-"Oh, dear!' exclaimed Mrs. F.,
"where in the world did put that reel
of silk? l was very careful when l put
it away to have it fixed in my mind
where placed it.' Had it fixed in
your mind, did youPn replied Fogg;
''but nevertheless you seem to be mixed
in your find
Pennsylvania debating societies
are discussing the question, us good
gun of more value than a good dogP"
We think it is. If you happen to get
tired of the dog you can kill it with the
gun, but if you get weary of the gun
you can't kill it with the dog. -Nev
Hanea Mems.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-07-29
HOW A COLORED BOY BECAME
RICH

Of course a majority of our citizens
are opposed to gambling, but there is
considerable pleasure when you try it
to know that you are going to play a
game that is fair. Clifford J. Tweedy,
the colored boy who was the lucky
holder of the onete tenth of ticket 49,
500 - the second capital prize of
$50 ,00O-received about a week ago
his one tenth, or $4,000, and our read
ers would perhaps like to know some
thing of this colored boys life, and
how he won the prize, and what he
has done and intends doing with his
money.
Clifford is likely colored boy, about
twenty-one or twenty-five years OF age
and was raised by Mr.. Henry L. Peay.
with whom he has been for the past
sixteen years. At the time OF his
drawing the $4,000 he was in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Peay, getting $S per
month. He has retained his position
with Mr.. Peay, and does his work as
faithfully as ever.
After receiving his 5000 he depos-
tied $4,000 in the Georgia Railroad
Bank, and took 1000 and divided a
portion of it amongst his poor colored
relations. Be it to his credit too, he
did not forget his employer, Mr.. Peay,
to whom he gave present of fifty
dollars.
He says with the four thousand dol
lars that he has deposited in the Geor-
gia Railroad he intends to buy Augusta
real estate, another sign that he has a
level head. In answer to the question
how much he had invested before win
ming, he replied that he had bought a
ticket regularly every month for the
last fifteen months, and it was the fif-
tenth dollar that did the work.-Au-
gasta (Ga.) Chronicle, April 80.